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Second Best. 105 minutes ‧ PG-13 ‧ 1994. Roger Ebert. October 14, 1994. 2 min read. William Hurt is one of the most introspective of actors, playing characters who often seem to be musing on the meaning of their actions.
Second Best: Directed by Chris Menges. With William Hurt, Nathan Yapp, Keith Allen, Chris Cleary Miles. Graham, a lonely Welsh postal worker, adopts James, a troubled ten-year-old boy. Graham always wanted a son, but James loves his biological father too much to give Graham a chance.
- (2K)
- Drama
- Chris Menges
- 1994-09-30
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Second Best is a film about a single man who adopts a troubled child and faces the challenges of their relationship. The film is based on a novel by David Cook and stars William Hurt, John Hurt and Chris Cleary Miles.
A lonely Welsh postal worker adopts a troubled boy who loves his imprisoned father. Can they form a family or will the boy always prefer his biological dad?
